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In Reply to: SPDIF vs. XLR posted by jllaudio on August 30, 2016 at 20:21:27:
There is no straightforward answer to this. It depends in part on the success of the implementation of the XLR interface at either end.
In theory as you use a 5M length we are reaching the point where balanced connection could yield improved performance. This does not mean improved sound per se but better rejection of EMI/RF interference. However, even with a 5M interconnect, this is not usually a major problem in domestic settings as opposed to the electrically noisy environment of a studio.
Moving away from theory, there may be a subjective preference for using one method of connection compared to the other. All that you can do is suck it and see. There is no rule for this. BTW, the cable used may also influence your subjective prefernce. So one AES/EBU cable may sound better than S/PDif , another not.
Ideally you should use a cable specified for AES/EBU use not just a generic XLR cable. This is because the cable needs to maintain the specified 110 ohm impedence at the high frequencies encountered in digital transmission and not just at audio frequencies. Back to theory here as the XLR connectors are usually not ideal in this respect.
So. after all of that, just try it and see what you think.
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